Ressources for beginners

[Sfolivier]

I would suggest to copy and paste the list below in your replies. This way, the last post will always contain all the links and people won't have to read everything. If we manage to make this thread useful enough, maybe it'll become a "sticky". Alternatively, we could keep the list this short as it is geared for beginners and we might not want to overload them from the beginning on!

On the Web:
www.woodturner-russ.com/Pen10.html
The Library: http://www.penturners.org/forum/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=45
http://www.woodzone.com/articles/pen.htm
http://www.mckinneypens.com/Makingacustompen.htm
http://davehylands.com/Wood-Working/Making-Pens/

Books:
"The Pen Turner's Workbook: Making Pens from Simple to Stunning"
Barry Gross, # ISBN-10: 1565233190, # ISBN-13: 978-1565233195

Suppliers:
Arizona Silhouette: http://www.arizonasilhouette.com/
Bear Tooth Wood: http://www.beartoothwoods.com/catalog/
Craft Supplies USA: http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/
Penn State Industry: http://pennstateindustries.com
Pen Making Supplies: http://penmakingsupplies.com/

 

[Dan_F]

There is a pretty comprehensive video on pen turning on the Woodsmith website Woodworking On Line:

http://www.woodworkingonline.com/20...ning-pens-on-the-lather-from-start-to-finish/

I haven't seen it, but it apparently covers the basics from start to finish.

Dan

 

[railrider1920]

Thats pretty cool. How about adding links to threads that have topics and or questions that have been "beaten to death"? The ones that newbies like me might ask over and over again.

Another penturning video on you tube. I think that it was made by a member here.
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=slimline+pen&search_type=

List with video links added.

On the Web:
www.woodturner-russ.com/Pen10.html
The Library: http://www.penturners.org/forum/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=45
http://www.woodzone.com/articles/pen.htm
http://www.mckinneypens.com/Makingacustompen.htm
http://davehylands.com/Wood-Working/Making-Pens/

Videos:
Turning a slimline on Youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=slimline+pen&search_type=
Pen turning from Woodsmith website Woodworking On Line
http://www.woodworkingonline.com/20...ning-pens-on-the-lather-from-start-to-finish/


Books:
"The Pen Turner's Workbook: Making Pens from Simple to Stunning"
Barry Gross, # ISBN-10: 1565233190, # ISBN-13: 978-1565233195

Suppliers:
Arizona Silhouette: http://www.arizonasilhouette.com/
Bear Tooth Wood: http://www.beartoothwoods.com/catalog/
Craft Supplies USA: http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/
Penn State Industry: http://pennstateindustries.com
Pen Making Supplies: http://penmakingsupplies.com/

 

[its_virgil]

videos here at the bottom of the page: http://www.turners-retreat.co.uk/acatalog/Pen_Kits_and_Accessories.html

penturning articles here: http://www.RedRiverPens.com/articles

Do a good turn daily!
Don